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Bananas with Caramel Sauce

Source: Originally named "Ivory Coast Bananas with Caramel Sauce" African American Recipes Contra Costa County Health Services Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Food Security Project

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Sweet and delicious, this banana dessert will be a hit with the whole family! The recipe makes 12 servings, making it a wonderful choice for social gatherings and holidays.

Makes
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 large bananas
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 teaspoons water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  3. Place unpeeled banana on a baking sheet. Prick the skin of each banana several times with the prongs of a fork.
  4. Cook the bananas for about 8 minutes. The skin will turn black.
  5. Over moderate heat, cook the butter, water, and sugar to a medium brown color (it will look like caramel). Remove from heat.
  6. Combine the milk and cornstarch slurry to the caramel mixture. Stir to dissolve.
  7. Return to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  9. Serve on top of the bananas that have been peeled and sliced lengthwise.

Notes

Learn more about: Bananas

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